Report: Colts' head coach search down to two candidates

As the Indianapolis Colts approach the conclusion of the second week in searching for a new head coach, they have reportedly narrowed down the list to two candidates.

While they have interviewed a handful of coaches, the list has reportedly been narrowed down to New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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Indianapolis has narrowed its search to two candidates: Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. The plan is to gather intel this weekend, meet, then proceed on Monday with either second interviews or simply by making a choice. McDaniels figures to be the front-runner, in part because if it was Vrabel the Colts would have made a move already. Based on the relationship between GM Chris Ballard and McDaniels, as well as McDaniels’ prowess with the quarterback position, McDaniels has long been in the lead. The only issue is, the hire may not be made until early February.

The Colts parted ways with Chuck Pagano after six seasons but their search hasn’t made a lot of noise since then as general manager Chris Ballard vowed to keep everything in house.